I love your beading tray FULL of goodies to work with!And the Valentine dolls will be ready on time!Heck, you've even got a shamrock baby in the works for March!Lucky friends; hope the gathering is fun for you all!

Thank you all for your sweet comments -- and Dot, one more thanks to you for the gift of these wonderful little dolls -- they bring so much joy -- do you think we should flood all our government officials with little Dotee dolls? Maybe if they could see how much peace and joy a little doll can bring they could figure out how to make the world a bit more friendly. Just a thought ------

Darn I just moved --from-- Illinois--- to NC..---Now --I find all the beaders that were around me boohoo LOve all your creations Jackie..I just joined the Yahoo group so that is how I found this wonderful blog HOpe I can keep up with you all..

Hi, Jackie,just happened upon your blog this morning and I am in love with your Dottie dolls-they are just the kind of thing I like to make in the evenings-do you have a pattern or did you just start in and make one up-if there is a pattern I would love to have it. I have several friends and relatives that I make "Thinking of you" gifts for and I'm running out of ideas!!!! I will keep you blog on my favorites list and hope to hear from you about a pattern. Linda-Gatesville, Texas

Hi Linda,Thanks for your comments, Dotee is the baby of Dot Christian from Australia -- she has a tutorial for making the doll on her website. Here is the link: DOTEE TUTORIAL While you are there, check out her complete blog. She is just a charming lady and I know you will enjoy reading the blog. Have fun with the Dotee's.

jandee -- isn't that always how it goes? There are a lot of beaders in my area -- but all seem only interested in making jewelry -- and nothing else -- I love jewelry too but would be lost without all these wonderful 'side trips'.

Teeny, Tiny Thread Bears

A new road to travel -- that of the thread bears ~ This is my beginning face -- these are tiny little bears -- this will measure about 2 1/2 inches tall when finished and standing. Check out http://www.tedsfromthreads.com/newpagedyn.htm

Countdown to Sainthood

The Friend of Brother Andre newsletter can be found by clicking HERE.
In the upper right you can click to have it in English.
There should be up to date info regarding the hopeful canonization of Bro. Andre.
UPDATE:
Brother Andre will be canonized a saint on October 17, 2010. Here is the update [Click Here]

My First Thread Ted Finished

Goldie Bear sitting in tiny replica of an antique chair made by our friend, John.